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3 Ways to Refresh Your Treadmill Workout

Don't Get Stuck in a Treadmill Rut

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The treadmill is definitely boring, but I use interval training to break up the monotony, and listen to my favorite music. I can't sing aloud since I am in a gym, but it definitely helps to lip sync through my workout. I may be my neighbor's entertainment. :-)
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I bought a treadmill last year, but with all the trouble I am having with my knees, my doctor says it may not be the best exercise for me. I never got bored with it, just using if for 10-15 minutes at a time while listening to music is relaxing, as long as the knee pain isn't too bad. For now I had to give it up though, at least until my doctor okays it again.
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Hi! Treadmill workout makes people bored so make it interesting change your workout routine. It gives you much pleasure... :-)
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NEWROE

Since I use my treadmill at home, I engage in singing to the radio while I walk. On some days, I'll: walk for about 10 minutes stop and do squats for 1 minute walk for 10 minutes stop and do wall push ups for 1 minute walk 10 minutes at a faster pass stop and do forward lunges for 1 minute walk 10 minutes stop and do jumping jacks for 1 minute walk the remaining 20 minutes then stretch
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800ANATOMY

My routine consists of interval training; I like this method so that I don't get bored. I warm up on my Health Walker for about 3/4 minutes; then I switch to my Treadmill for 6/7 minutes. Then I do my warm up stretches, so my muscles don't get cramped. After that then I do 100 legups & switch to 100 situps; (rest intervals in between each set of 20); drink plenty of water while resting. Now choose an exercise such as bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, or overhead extensions, to build certain body parts that need toning, with free weights or elastic exercise bands; (do 3 sets of each). And to complete your session, return to the treadmill or walker, for about 5 minutes; don't forget to stretch & cool down. That completes your workout session for the day; exercise at least 3 to 4 times a week, especially if you're trying to lose weight; concentrate on your nutrition; eliminate sat fat, sugar and junk food; abstain from alcohol & don't smoke. At this point you're on your way to a new you!! Have fun & enjoy your new life style.
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There are some wonderful walking/running videos that simulate walking in a specific locale. I love them. There is one in Scotland where the sheep get in your path and the video makes it seem that you leave the path and go on the grass. So NOT boring!
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ETHELMERZ

Get an exercise bike, use that in between treadmill time, save your knees a bit, remember that you are not getting younger, think about your future knee health, please.
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BONNIESDAUGHTER

The treadmill isn't for everyone but I love my treadmill, it's 102 degrees outside right now but I'm walking in a pleasant 75 under a fan. I also like that the pace is steady and I can't unconsciously slow down. I also don't have to worry about neighborhood dogs or potholes or being stung by a bee or called fatso by mean people driving by. But please be safe and pay attention, it's as easy to tanglefoot on a treadmill as it is on the road or a track or trail. Most important, do whatever exercise you love and support people who do the exercise they love.
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I have never understood walking on a treadmill. Sometimes I use the gym one for a run but I never walk on them. I go for a walk every day, outside and take in natural inclines, changes in pace, having little conversations with people and whatnot. I walk into the City, walk to the gym, walk to the shops (we do have a car but for journeys of less than 2 miles, we walk), even in the rain!
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FATBURNER76

Yeah, or if all else fails, RUN OUTSIDE! God created a beautiful planet. Enjoy it .
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I don't find the treadmill boring at all, although my 9.5 miles this morning is probably my upper limit. I don't even need TV or music. I do intervals whether running or walking and am content with my own thoughts. It's definitely preferable to an outdoor workout today in sub freezing temps.
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DLMCMILLAN

I set my tablet on the treadmill (mine has a lip just under the display screen) And watch hourlong shows on Hulu or Xfinity. During the ads I change up the speed and incline so I am not getting in a rut. I use to dread the treadmill until I started doing this because the only location I had for mine faces a wall.
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BSSTRA7

I've always joked about it and called it my Dreadmill. I may not always feel like it, and absolutely dread it, but I know I'll be proud of myself for accomplishing my goals. It helps me to post a picture of a slim model from a magazine onto the refrigerator, and work towards achieving my goal of one day looking like that.
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